With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Bernie Mildenberger on April 13, 2019. Loving husband of 50 years to Joan, amazing father to daughters, Christy (Dwight) Duey and Lynn (Brent) Barnhart; and his son, Keith Mildenberger. He was the “Coolest Pop Pop on the beach” to three grandchildren.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 22, 1946 to Elizabeth and Joseph Mildenberger. He is preceded in death by his brothers Robert, Joseph, John, and James; and sisters Barbara DiSalvatore and Rose Rearick. He is survived by his brother Frank and sisters Cassie D’Alesandro and Pat Keefe.
Bernie graduated from Mount St. Joseph High School in 1964, and received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The University of Maryland in 1969. He met, fell in love with, and married Joan in 1968. He later received his Master of Business Management from Hood College. After an accomplished career at Bechtel, Bernie and Joan retired to Ft. Pierce, Florida in 2002.
Throughout his life Bernie had a competitive spirit and a love for boogie boarding, basketball, and exercise. He approached each of these, just as he did everything in life, with passion and joy. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.